Florida homeowners are hoping to be spared this hurricane season, but unfortunately, hurricanes don’t care how many other problems you have. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a plan to document the damage a hurricane may do to your home. Properly documenting your hurricane damage claim can help you collect money for repairs more quickly, but some insurance companies just don’t want to pay out properly how matter how well you prepare. In this article, we’ll be telling you how to document a hurricane damage claim. If your insurance company isn’t willing to pay out what they should, you can hire an experienced Florida hurricane damage attorney to force your insurance company to do the right thing. Shapiro Injury Group offers aggressive representation to homeowners throughout Central Florida. Call 321-900-HURT to schedule a free in person or remote consultation.

What To Do After The Hurricane

The first thing to do is make an inventory of your home. List all the areas of your property that sustained damage such as the roof, carpet, tile, or walls. Resist your urge to clean things up. It’s best to document the damage “as is.” Don’t throw out or attempt to repair anything right away.

How to Document a Hurricane Damage Claim

Make a list of all of the damaged items such as televisions, furniture, and appliances. Start putting together receipts that show when you purchased items. Include how much they cost, including charges for labor and installation. Once you have your list, photograph each area of damage and every damaged item of property. Take close up photos that detail the destruction and long shots that show where the items are located in the home. Even after you document everything, don’t make any repairs or do any substantial cleaning until the insurance company inspects your home.

Central Florida Hurricane Damage Attorney

Shapiro Injury Group offers aggressive representation to homeowners throughout Central Florida.  Call 321-900-HURT to schedule a free in person or remote consultation.